What is fresh produce? My mom had a coupon for $1.50 off fresh produce. We bought a bag of mixed salad, mixed broccoli and cauliflower, a bag of carrots and some green onions we had to bag ourself. When we tried to use the coupon (which you had to spend a min. of $5.00) they said we had not met the minimum because the bagged stuff was not FRESH PRODUCE. What is your opinion on this. The bagged stuff is still fresh isn't it? Bagged carrots are not fresh?
2007-12-30 02:29:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
thanks for all your input!!! i enjoyed reading your opinions...i'll leave this up to the voters :-)
2007-12-30 12:22:56 · update #1
I would agree with your definition, especially if the coupon did not specify that pre-bagged items weren't included. I would have argued the point.
2007-12-30 02:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by justme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bagged produce is also fresh but it is purchased from the supplier that way. The store's fresh produce is all the stuff they trim, clean & set up for your perusal.
They might have been a little more specific on the coupon you received i.e. bagged produce not included.
2007-12-30 12:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by MYRA C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider the carrots and onions as fresh vegetables/produce. The salad and the mixed broccoli could be considered "processed" as they were mixed and packaged in a plant. I would also guess that the bagged items contain a preservative.
2007-12-30 11:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure the store was being fair, but you should ask the manager before buying stuff with a coupon like that.
It probably meant the heads of lettuce, loose carrots, etc. Not the ones wrapped in plastic or bagged.
Demand that they clearify their requirements and have that on the advertisement or on the counter where the "fresh" produce is displayed.
I think of "fresh" produce as that which comes directly out of the garden!!! Otherwise it has been in cold storage and shipped somewhere.
2007-12-30 10:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a ridiculous definition of fresh produce, but moeny off coupons are not usually there to make your life easier - there is always some stupid restriction.
2007-12-30 10:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Ellesar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fresh meaning stuff unbagged, like heads of lettuce, tomatoes, fruits and veggies
2007-12-30 10:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by Dragonfly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would agree that FRESH means unprocessed, just like it came out of the ground/tree.
if it's cleaned and washed and ready to go, they probably won't consider it fresh. (although I would, from a nutrition standpoint.)
2007-12-30 10:46:01 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fresh produce is the stuff that in not in a bag, until you put it in one.
2007-12-30 10:34:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋